Finding Clients as a 1099 Closer
The hardest part of the 1099 path isn't closing — it's finding the right offer to close for. The market for commission-based closers is real and growing, but you need to know where to look, what to look for, and how to vet an opportunity before you invest your time in it.
Before You Start
Not every 1099 closing opportunity is legitimate. Some are commission-only traps with no support, no training, and products that don't sell. This module gives you the 5-point vetting checklist to use before you commit to any offer — and the specific places where real, well-paying opportunities live.
What You'll Walk Away With
Five specific places to find legitimate 1099 closing opportunities, the 5-point vetting checklist, and a short outreach template for applying to closer roles — including high-ticket coaching, SaaS, and online business programs.
Real Talk from Katherine
There are two types of people in the 1099 closing world: the ones who took any opportunity that came their way and burned out on bad offers, and the ones who took a week to find something legitimate and made it work from the start. The first type almost always quits. The second almost always succeeds. Be the second type. The extra week of research is worth a year of wasted calls. — K
Where Legitimate Closing Opportunities Live
1 — Online Coaching & Course Programs
Business coaches, life coaches, health coaches, and online course creators with $1,000–$10,000 programs consistently need closers. They have the audience and the offer — they just don't have the person to handle sales calls.
Where to find them:
2 — Closer Job Boards & Communities
Sales Platoon (salesplatoon.com)
Community and job board specifically for remote closers and setters. Real opportunities, vetted offers.
RemoteCloser.com
Remote closing job listings. Filter by industry and commission structure.
LinkedIn + "commission only" + "remote" filters
Not all listed as "closer" — search sales rep, business development, remote sales roles with commission-heavy comp.
3 — Direct Outreach to Offer Owners
The most underused strategy. Find a coach or creator with a strong program and no visible sales team — and pitch yourself directly. This bypasses the competition entirely.
The 5-Point Vetting Checklist
Before you commit to any 1099 closing opportunity, answer all five of these questions. A good opportunity passes all five. A bad opportunity fails at least two.
Is the product or program legitimate and proven?
Real testimonials. Real results. Real students or clients you can verify. If you can't find evidence the program works, you'll struggle to believe in it on calls — and buyers will feel that.
Is the commission structure clear, fair, and in writing?
You should know exactly what you earn per close before you take your first call. Commission rate, payment terms, and any clawback policy — all in a written agreement. No exceptions.
Is there a consistent lead flow, or are you expected to generate your own leads?
Some programs provide booked calls. Others expect you to fill your own calendar. Both are valid — but you need to know which one you're signing up for before you start.
Is there training and support, or are you dropped on a call with no context?
Good offer owners want you to succeed because it benefits them. Expect at minimum: a script or call framework, product training, and a way to ask questions.
Could you sell this product to someone you care about without feeling guilty?
This is the non-negotiable gut check. If the answer is no — walk away. Every sale you make should be something you'd genuinely recommend. Anything less will hollow out your confidence over time.
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